Goodreads Challenge 2024: Part 3

My 2024 Goodreads challenge is to read 25 books so just over 2 books a month. I lowered my reading goal for this year because although I did complete my reading goal last year my college and work are getting busier this year so I don’t want to pressure myself to read loads of books as well. For the last few years I’ve written posts about the books that I’ve read with a rating and a bit of a review/summary which I’ve always really loved to do and I’m going to continue to do that in 2024 😊 So far I have exceeded my reading goal and I’ve currently read 20 books so far in the first half of the year.

1. The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson- 4.5/5: I am a big fan of Holly Jacksons writing as The Good Girls Guide to Murder was one of my favorite books of recent years 🙂 I could not put this book down and it really did keep me guessing until the very end. The only reason this book didn’t end up being a 5 star is that it did feel slightly too long and I was pushing through to the end.
2. Yellowface by R. F. Kuang- 3/5: I have seen this book advertised everywhere and always see it whenever I go to the bookstore so finally borrowed my Mums kindle to read it and I did really enjoy it 🙂 It was fast paced and you were constantly on the edge of your seat waiting for the main character to be caught out. I struggled with this book because I always struggle when I’m not a fan of the main character.
3. Funny Story by Emily Henry- 5/5: I absolutely love Emily Henrys writing and so when it was announced that she was bringing out a new book I was so excited! I think this is my third favourite Emily Henry book after Book Lovers and Happy Place. I love the way that Emily Henry writes romance as they are always so sweet and cute. Miles is one of my favorite book boyfriends as he has such golden retriever energy! I also loved the friendship between Daphne and Ashleigh and showing them both growing as people within their friendship.
4. On your way to the wedding by Julia Quinn- 4/5: This is the last of the Bridgeton books of the siblings ending with Gregorys love story with Lucy Abernathy. Lucy and Gregory are so cute together and I love that a lot of the other Bridgeton siblings are either in or mentioned in this book 🙂 I’m pleased but sad that I have finished the series now 🙂
5. The Bridgetons Happily Ever After by Julia Quinn- 4/5: This is a culmination of epilogues from each of the Bridgeton books showing what each of the couples are up to 🙂 It is so cute and then there is a short story about Violet Bridgeton explaining how her and her husband got together and then her meeting someone else at a dance.

Let me know in the comments what books you have been reading lately.

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Goodreads Challenge 2024: Part 2

My 2024 Goodreads challenge is to read 25 books so just over 2 books a month. I lowered my reading goal for this year because although I did complete my reading goal last year my college and work are getting busier this year so I don’t want to pressure myself to read loads of books as well. For the last few years I’ve written posts about the books that I’ve read with a rating and a bit of a review/summary which I’ve always really loved to do and I’m going to continue to do that in 2024 😊 So far I have exceeded my reading goal and I’ve currently read 10 books so far in the last 3 and a half months.

1. The Housemaids Secret by Frieda McFadden- 9/10: Once I had finished my unit 2 mock I then decided to start reading the second book in the Housemaid series and I’m so glad that I did because I absolutely loved it! I was anticipating that it would be a disappointment after I loved the first book so much but it was actually really good 🙂
2. When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn- 8/10: I have been slowly but surely working my way through the Bridgeton series and usually read one after most murder mystery/thriller book and this one is the story of Francesca Bridgeton and Michael Stirling. The pining in this book is next level as Michael has been pining for Francesca for years! He is her late husbands cousin and they end up falling in love a few years after her 1st husband passes away.
3. White Noise by Mercedes Mercier- 8/10: This was actually Hannah’s book club pick and I really enjoyed it 🙂 Some of the twists and turns were slightly predictable but overall it was really fun 🙂 There were a few red herrings and twists that I didn’t see coming and there is actually a sequel which I have added to my TBR.
4. Verity by Colleen Hoover- 8/10: I read this book a few weeks ago and I’m actually still not sure how I feel about it! There were a lot of twists and turns and I was absolutely hooked from about 20% through right to the end but it was very weird! It was as if there were two books in one which was very interesting!
5. Its in His Kiss by Julia Quinn- 8/10: This is the story of Gareth St Clair and Hyacinth Bridgeton who compete to look for some of Gareths family jewels. Gareth is also the grandson of Lady Danbury which adds a really interesting dynamic to the story. Their relationship is a lot of fun and I love the added jewel heist and Hyacinths independent adventurous spirit is so much fun 🙂

Let me know in the comments what you have been reading recently 🙂

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